Highway View of Toronto, Barrie, Collingwood, and Niagara Falls. 

Toronto and Barrie [snag]

Toronto and Barrie [snag], originally uploaded by Old Shoe Woman.

We will fly into Toronto, rent cars and drive to Barrie.

Plans for Canada

Tentative Plans
Friday, July 22, 2005

• Brian drives Jason's SUV to Tampa Airport (map)
• Departs on Air Canada 903 @ 1:00 p.m.
• Arrives at Toronto Pearson Airport (map) @ 3:45 p.m.
• Rent a compact car and drive to Stayner
• Alamo Rent A Car Compact Car
  Air conditioning, automatic transmission, unlimited mileage.
  Chevrolet Cavalier or similar, 3 adults, 1 large suitcase, 4 doors
  Pick up: Sun Jul-24-2005 4:00 PM
  Drop off: Sun Jul-31-2005 9:00 AM
• Location: counter and car in terminal, Toronto, ON, Canada (YYZ)
• 7/24/05: 6:00 AM - 3:00 AM,
• 7/31/05: 6:00 AM - 3:00 AM
• 1 week @ 161.00/week CAD + Estimated taxes and fees CAD 62.80
• Total price = CAD 223.80 ($183.07 USD)
• Note: no unnecessary clothes in suitcase to leave room for snacks, condiments, water, etc.
• Note: Brian has U.S. Dollars from everyone who is arriving later.

Saturday, July 23, 2005

• Brian and Naomi go to bank in Stayner and exchange U.S. Dollars for Canadian dollars to give to everyone who is arriving later. Conversion Tool.
• Saturday, January 15, 2005
  1 US Dollar = 1.21600 Canadian Dollar

Sunday, July 24, 2005

• Note for packing: no unnecessary clothes in suitcase to leave room for snacks, condiments, water, etc.
• Note for packing: Luggage should not be too large/heavy--will have to take onto shuttle bus at Tampa Airport Remote Parking Lot and walk a long way at Toronto to rent car.
• Attire for the day: casual and comfortable. Activities for the day: riding in vehicle, flying on plane)
• 7:00 AM -Jason, Karen, Jerome, Carl, Judy, Julie, and Tammy drive in the Suburban to Tampa Airport
• Park Suburban @ Remote Parking Lot and take shuttle to Tampa International Airport
• Depart on Air Canada Flight number 903 @ 1:00 p.m.
• Arrive in Toronto Pearson Airport @ 3:45 p.m.
• Jason rents a compact car to be returned on Fri., July 29, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m.
• Judy rents a larger car to be returned on Sun., July 31, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m.
• Drive the 75 miles from Toronto Airport to Carriage Hills Resort at Barrie, ON
• Meals: Breakfast at home, Lunch on the way to Tampa, Supper with Brian/Naomi at Carriage Hills/Horseshoe Resort--in our rooms or the resort lounge

Carriage Hills ~ 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road

Comp.112 ~ RR#1, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4Y8

Phone: 705-835-0087 ~ Toll Free: (800)379-6718 Canada/US

• From Toronto, take Highway 400 North through Barrie to Horseshoe Valley Road (Exit 117). Take Horseshoe Valley Road East, for 5 minutes through Craighurst, to Horseshoe Resort. Turn right off of Horseshoe Valley Road, into Horseshoe Resort, and check-in at The Inn.
• The Carriage House Recreation Centre houses a spectacular indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and a fitness, and games/billiard room. From aqua aerobics to painting flowerpots, and guided nature walks - our Activities staff has something for the whole family at Carriage Hills. Our owners also have preferred access to activities at our neighbour, Horseshoe Resort. Horseshoe offers 2 championship golf courses, tennis, fitness facility, gourmet fine dining at Silks, casual fare at Go West Grill (Take Out Pizza-ext. 1180) and the new Crazy Horse Saloon, and the Fire Side Cafe'.
• http://www.carriagehillsresort.com/recfacil.htm
• Nearby Activities: http://www.carriagehillsresort.com/loccalnd.htm
• Points of Interest from Horseshoe Resort: Casino Rama – 20 miles ~ Georgian Bay – 20 miles ~ Toronto, CN tower, ROM, Metro Zoo, Science Centre – 45 miles ~ Niagara Falls – 120 miles

Monday, July 25, 2005

• Attire for the day:
• Serendipity Princess Cruises - Take a 75 minute cruise on a triple deck paddle-wheeler around Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay. The Serendipidity Princess operates from June 1 to September 15, offering daily cruises and nightly charters. Leaves from dock in downtown Barrie. City of Barrie Map.

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

• Attire for the day:
• Trip to Niagara Falls

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Rehearsal Lunch
• Rehearsal
• Decorate Reception Hall

Thursday, July 28, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Wedding
• Photographs
• Reception/Dinner/Dance

Friday, July 29, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Brian, Naomi, Jason, Karen, Jerome, Carl drive to Toronto Airport and return 3 rental cars.
• Leaving from Toronto Airport @ 9:20 AM for flight back to Tampa, FL

Saturday, July 30, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Orillia
• 4:30 PM til 5:30 PM - Orillia, Ontario - Orillia Town Dock - Cruise Lake Couchiching on the Island Princess - $13.00 CAD/person ($10.70 USD) - Call for reservations: 705 325 2628
• http://www.obcruise.com/coupon.html Download and print $1.00 off coupon.

Sunday, July 31, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Flight back to Tampa, Florida